Harry bradshaw golfer biography for kids

Irish golfer (1913–1990)

Harry Bradshaw (9 October 1913 – 22 December 1990) was a leading Irish professional golfer of the 1940s and 1950s.

Early life

Bradshaw was born in Delgany, County Wicklow.

He was the son of the Delgany professional golfer Ned Bradshaw and he and his three brothers Jimmy, Eddie and Hughie all became professional golfers.

Professional career

He represented Ireland in the Triangular Professional Tournament in 1937 and Llandudno International Golf Trophy in 1938.

Harry bradshaw golfer biography for kids

He won the Irish PGA Championship 10 times between 1941 and 1957, tied with Christy O'Connor Snr for most wins in that event. He was also the Irish Open champion in 1947 and 1949. He teamed with Christy O'Connor to win the Canada Cup for Ireland in Mexico in 1958, finishing second in the individual section of the event despite suffering nosebleeds due to the altitude.

Bradshaw played in the Ryder Cup in 1953, 1955 and 1957. He was twice Dunlop Masters champion, in